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May 27, 2026 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was dismounting D-6 dozer when EE's foot slipped from the blade arm due to wet and muddy conditions causing EE to hit EE's left knee on the arm. Operator had just returned to work from a double knee replacement and the impact on the knee caused the incision/scar area to reopen.

January 7, 2026 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
LP Mineral, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operator was having an overheating issue with the equipment. They shut down the machine to investigate. They opened the coolant reservoir which had somehow been pressurized. As a result, the hot coolant burned the left arm of the operator. The extent of damage is limited to their left arm.

July 17, 2024 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LP Mineral LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was attempting to relocate a 4" pump discharge line when EE injured their lower back. Later determined to be a muscle strain.

February 28, 2024 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance Tech was performing maintenance on a D-8 Bulldozer. Miner slipped when trying to cross over the blade to add oil and fell on the blade brace. Miner injured left knee from the fall.

May 5, 2022 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner had just completed adding oil to the Hitachi ZX450 excavator when EE stepped down onto the track. After stepping down onto the track. Then, slipped on the track, fell against the catwalk of the machine. EE completed EE's entire shift. It was not until the end of shift EE noted pain in EE's rib area. EE did not report the accident until the following morning (5/6/2022).

July 6, 2021 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LP Mineral, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE tried to start the pump located in the rear compartment on the passenger side of the fuel truck and hit the back of EE's hand on a bolt on the mud flap located beside EE cutting hand. The cut EE received from this bolt required 10 stitches in the right hand.

May 10, 2021 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was doing a pre-shift inspection on 290 Volvo excavator. While standing on machine tracks, slipped and fell to uneven ground. Tracks are 30" high.

August 3, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LP Mineral, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee raised the hood to check the oil. After checking the oil ee lowered the hood and climbed into the cab to fill out a pre-shift report on the excavator when ee noticed that elbow was swollen. EE then stood up to exit the cab and saw in the mirror on the cab that eye was blood shot also.

December 1, 2017 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
LP Mineral LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver said EE was empty going towards coal load out when EE hit a pot hole in the road and hurt EE's back. Went to Dr. and took X-ray and found out EE had a compressed disk. Dr. had EE off three days or light duty work. Returned to driving on 12/7/2017 with no restrictions.

February 2, 2016 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
LP Mineral, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Driver stated was driving and hit a hole in the haul road causing EE to jam left knee into window crank. Felt slight pain but continued to work through 2/6/16. Was off work on 2/8/16 but did not report it as work related till 2/13/16.

September 30, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LP Mineral, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was fueling up the fuel truck at the beginning of the shift. He slipped and fell catching himself with his right arm. The injury was to his right shoulder. He had a previous injury to this shoulder and had surgery on it less than a year ago.

September 5, 2014 WV · Coal FIRE
LP Mineral LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Contractor was feeding brush into burn pile. Operator said he heard something pop. Swung his excavator around to pick up another log and saw fire. He trammed away from burning pile. Not sure if hose blew or a hot cinder started fire. Name of contractor - Gibson Reclamation. Fire lasted about an hour. Granille Fire Dept. assisted.

November 21, 2013 WV · Coal FIRE
LP Mineral, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Operator was running a Volvo 330 Backhoe when MHST inspector arrived. he had operator stop his equipment to inspect. After inspection operator started hoe back up. Foreman was driving into the pit when he saw engine on fire. Tried to put out with 3 fire ext. called 911 & 800 for MSHA. Fire dept put out fire. Engine was totalled.

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